As I have previously shared, I started doing Pilates during a busy time in my corporate career, while looking for convenient workout options. Like so many others seeking solace, I turned to YouTube and stumbled upon a channel with a lovely Pilates instructor. Her soothing voice guided me through each workout, gently encouraging me to push through the burn of every pulse. I loved her channel and occasionally explored others, only to find that the common thread among all great instructors was their calm, grounding voices.

Fast forward to 2023: my passion for Pilates had grown into something much deeper. I started to seriously consider becoming an instructor and launching my own Pilates business.

But my inner critic was loud. Would my voice, strong and powerful as it was, ever feel “zen” enough to guide others?

Over the years, I’d received countless comments about my voice. People described it as big, strong, and captivating, which was “unexpected” for my petite 5-foot frame. Teachers in school often cast me in lead roles because my voice filled the room. In high school, my voice earned me even more recognition when I joined the debate club. During my very first inter-school debate, I was named “Best Speaker,” a moment that confirmed the strength and power of my voice. As a lawyer, it was described as confident, bold, and perfect for making arguments.

But calming? Soothing? Gentle? I couldn’t reconcile that with what I believed my voice to be. For weeks, I ruminated. I imagined clients cringing at the sound of me guiding them through a workout or meditation. I imagined failing.

And yet, despite the doubts, I pushed forward and Lunar Core Pilates was born (do it scared).

The most incredible part? One of the most common pieces of feedback I now receive is how soothing my voice is. Clients tell me it’s calming, grounding, and encouraging. One even said, “Your voice! It’s like talking to God.”

I didn’t change my voice. I didn’t take any special training to adjust it. I’m still me. The very thing I was so worried about turned out to be one of my greatest assets.

This experience taught me a powerful lesson: most of the stress we carry is unnecessary, a product of our own imagination.

As we step into 2025, let’s leave behind the limiting beliefs that no longer serve us. The new year is an open door, inviting us to embrace wellness, trust ourselves, and let go of unnecessary stress. If you’ve been holding back because of self-doubt or worry, I encourage you to challenge those thoughts. Often, our minds exaggerate the obstacles while reality holds treasures and endless possibilities we haven’t yet uncovered.

At Lunar Core Pilates, we believe wellness is about more than movement - it's about silencing that inner critic and stepping into your strength.

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Let’s make 2025 the year we move, breathe, and thrive together.

Happy holidays and have an amazing new year!